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Official ground-breaking ceremony at Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School
Work has officially started on the Blessed Carlo Acutis (BCA) Catholic School, which was officially marked by a ground-breaking ceremony on Friday 25 October and officiated by the Catholic Archbishop… Content last updated: 28 October 2024
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Liam looking forward to virtual Christmas lights switch-on
Homegrown Love Island winner Liam Reardon is very much looking forward to being part of this year’s Merthyr Tydfil ‘virtual’ Christmas lights switch-on radio broadcast. Our popular local resident said… Content last updated: 10 November 2021
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Former bakery reborn as hot new hotel and bistro
As well as growing a reputation for quality dining, Merthyr Tydfil is also making its name in the luxury accommodation sector, with work progressing on a new boutique hotel due to open in the autumn. … Content last updated: 15 March 2022
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Appointment of New Chief Executive for MTCBC - Ellis Cooper
Yesterday 16th June, 2021, it was approved at a Full Council meeting to appoint Ellis Cooper as the new Chief Executive of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. The appointment of a Chief Executive r… Content last updated: 17 June 2021
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Return of the Roman Run
One of the most popular long distance races in the UK - the Tydfilians’ Roman Run – will be taking place this weekend (Saturday, 3 September) for the first time in three years. Up to 300 athletes from… Content last updated: 01 September 2022
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Reports of licensed taxi overcharging passengers
The Council’s Licensing Department have become aware of concerns raised on social media in relation to licensed taxis overcharging passengers. Councillor Michelle Symonds, portfolio member for Regener… Content last updated: 08 December 2023
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Council seeks public views on Merthyr Tydfil’s City Status application
At a Full Council meeting on Wednesday 8th September 2021 a presentation was shared with all elected members on a proposed bid to obtain City Status for Merthyr Tydfil. There was overwhelming support… Content last updated: 10 September 2021
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Britain’s Got Talent star unveils latest art project celebrating local authority foster carers across Wales
Welsh artist Nathan Wyburn wants to shine a light on the work Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council’s foster carers do, as Redhouse Cymru will also light up in orange this Foster Care Fortnight. While… Content last updated: 21 January 2022
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Exciting Vacant Property re-developments underway in Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre.
Two properties are currently being re-developed in the Town Centre with help from Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns Programme. Highfield Property Group, a Merthyr Tydfil based developer is underta… Content last updated: 17 October 2024
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Cwm Taf Water Supply Strategy: Non-statutory consultation: 10 July – 9 September 2024
At Welsh Water, one of our top priorities is providing our customers with a first class water supply direct to their taps. To ensure we can continue to do this, we now need to invest in new and resili… Content last updated: 11 July 2024
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Old bus station to be made secure and safe in preparation for future development
Work will begin to erect hoarding around the current bus station to safeguard the public as soon as it closes on Saturday night (12 June). The following morning the first buses will depart the new bus… Content last updated: 10 June 2021
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Want a career in hospitality? Take the plunge with the Mine!
Residents of Merthyr Tydfil and beyond interested in a career in hospitality are being offered the chance to find out what positions are available at one of the county borough’s newest and most popula… Content last updated: 03 November 2022
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Business Education Together Partnership Launch Event this January!
The Business Education Together Partnership is gathering pace in Merthyr Tydfil with the aim of raising the aspirations of our children and young people. We know that it is only through collaboration… Content last updated: 04 July 2024
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Voter ID
Voters in Wales need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections. This will apply to: Police and Crime Commissioner elections UK parliamentary by-elections Recall petitions Vo… Content last updated: 17 March 2026
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Roads closed overnight for pedestrian crossing work
Sections of Lower High Street will be closed overnight the next two Sundays for work to construct a new pedestrian crossing between High Street car park and the ‘fountain shops’ the other side of the… Content last updated: 17 February 2022
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Lights, Camera, Action! as Pen Y Dre Pupils Address Homophobic Bullying
Recently, students at Pen Y Dre comprehensive school in Merthyr Tydfil took part in a short film called 'Look at Us' which shines a light on the the issue of bullying, based on sexual orientation. Ffi… Content last updated: 28 July 2022
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Santa and snow at Christmas lights switch-on
Plans are being finalised for this year’s Christmas lights switch-on in Merthyr Tydfil featuring Santa, fireworks - and some snow…no matter what the weather! Pyrotechnic fireworks will follow the swit… Content last updated: 20 October 2022
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Kerbside household battery collections
You can now recycle used household batteries at the kerbside as part of your weekly recycling scheme in small purple battery recycling bags provided by the Council. Purple bags can be collected from l… Content last updated: 24 December 2021
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New River Taff footbridge ready for installation
A new footbridge over the River Taff linking Merthyr Leisure Village, Rhydycar and the town centre is en route from its construction site in Shropshire. Manufactured by Beaver Bridges, the structure w… Content last updated: 09 March 2023
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GCSE Results Day 2023
Hundreds of young people and their families from across Merthyr Tydfil eagerly assembled at their schools this morning to receive their long-awaited GCSE results. Cllr Geraint Thomas, Leader of the Co… Content last updated: 24 August 2023